COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – The third day of the International Coconut Community’s (ICC) 60th Session and Ministerial Meeting centered on strategic planning, collaborative action, and addressing the challenges and opportunities facing the global coconut industry. The day featured insightful reports and presentations from key committees and working groups within the ICC.
Technical Working Group Charts a Course for the Future Mr. Benjamin Madrigal, Chairman of the ICC Technical Working Group (TWG), presented a comprehensive report outlining the group’s activities and achievements. The TWG focused on harmonizing efforts within the ICC, enhancing its responsiveness to industry needs, and setting the global... read more
The second day of the International Coconut Community's (ICC) 60th Session and Ministerial Meeting provided a comprehensive exploration of sustainable coconut sector development. Following presentations from Malaysia, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Tonga outlining their national agendas, a diverse group of international organizations and partners shared their expertise and initiative.
Mr. Ambassador Diar Nurbiantoro, representing NAM CSSTC, championed South-South cooperation, emphasizing the importance of knowledge sharing, skills development, and sustainable practices to empower communities and drive progress in coconut-producing countries.
Mr. Reynaldo V.... read more
The 60th Session and Ministerial Meeting of the International Coconut Community (ICC), the highest decision-making body of the organization, officially commenced today at the Hilton Hotel in Colombo. Member countries of the ICC, collectively accounting for over 90% of global coconut production, are participating in this prestigious four-day event (November 25–28, 2024). Ministers and delegates from 21 member countries, along with representatives from international partner and observer organizations, were in attendance. This landmark gathering is hosted by the Government of Sri Lanka, a proud founding member of the ICC.
The objective of the meeting is to resolve critical issues concerning... read more
